Avon Theater

I uploaded its grand opening ad in this theatre’s photo section.

Here is another 1982 photo.

A photo of the Avon Theater in Decatur.

The description mentions a resident ghost that died. Most of the remaining old theaters have resident ghosts or spirits but they don’t die, people die.

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A Hinners theater organ was installed in the Avon Theater in 1916. Note: Tubular with echo.

Here is a 2007 photo of the Avon Theater.

The Avon Threatre was recently remodeled within the last few years into the Avon Twin. Thankfully, the original construction was not chopped to pieces— the building next door was opened up to feature a second screen.

This is a fabulous, old-timey theater. Before each feature, a short cartoon or comedy is screened. From Mickey Mouse to the Three Stooges, owner Skip Huston wants to make sure his audiences enjoy a trip back in time while enjoying the films of today. At about every showtime, Skip will stand at the back of the theater and when a preview ends, he’ll shout out when the movie will be playing. Such a wonderful person who teems with the joy of owning his own movie theater. Don’t miss going to the Avon if you’ve never been. The ghost stories are worthwhile, too, even if you’re a non-believer, and Skip is always open to talk!

For more on the supposed hauntings at the Avon, read the following:

http://www.prairieghosts.com/avon.html